The first emperor of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 269 You Please Be Smart

"Second Brother Qin, don't you understand what His Highness the Crown Prince means?" Xu Maogong said to Qin Qiong with a smile.

Hearing Xu Maogong's words, Qin Qiong couldn't help being taken aback.After thinking about it, I couldn't help being surprised.And he asked Li Chengqian, "No way?"

Before Li Chengqian could speak, Li Shimin spoke to Qin Qiong and said: "You have served my army all your life, and it's time for you to enjoy your life."

"Furthermore, your son is under the crown prince's command, so he will definitely make great achievements this time. What else can't you let go of as a father?"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I already know the seriousness of the matter. Now this body is no longer what it used to be."

"Tomorrow, I will ask the emperor for leave in the Taiji Hall, and stay at home to recuperate." Qin Qiong said to Li Shimin.

"Second Brother Qin, I don't think it's appropriate to ask for leave. Why don't Second Brother use the fact that he's overwhelmed and wants the Emperor to resign and return to the farm?" Xu Maogong said to Qin Qiong with a smile.

"It's good to take off the armor and return to the field. Only by taking off the armor and returning to the field will others not take me seriously. I will avoid being missed by others." Qin Qiong said with a smile.

"You damn old-fashioned old man, why did you send Second Brother Qin home with just a few words. What's your intention?" Cheng Yaojin said, glaring at Xu Maogong.

"This time I'm on Cheng Yaojin's side. Although Second Brother Qin is nearly seventy years old, I'm afraid I, Jingde, are no match for Second Brother."

"Why did you let the second brother disarm and return to the field for no reason? I think you really learned from this kid." Yu Chigong said after standing in Cheng Yaojin's side.

"You old brothers, why do you want to take this with me when you are chatting. Besides, when will I stop learning?" Li Chengqian said after glaring at Yu Chigong.

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"Your Majesty, I have experienced countless battles and battles in my life. Now that I am old and suffering from hidden illnesses, I am no longer able to be loyal to the Emperor."

"I also ask the emperor to allow me to return to my hometown and return to the field." Qin Qiong, the head of the Taiji Hall, said to Li Shimin.

"Why did Lord Yi suddenly make such a decision? You are the white jade pillar of my Great Tang Dynasty, and the purple golden beam of the sea. How can I leave you?" Li Shimin said with a look of reluctance.

"Your Majesty, now I have more energy than I want. This old bone may not be able to mount a horse or carry a gun."

"It's better to give up the seat to the young people so that they have a better chance to make contributions to the emperor." Qin Qiong said firmly.

"Your Majesty, I, Cheng Yaojin, also feel that I have more than enough heart and strength, so please allow me, Cheng Yaojin, to disarm and return to the field." One wave after another, even Cheng Yaojin stood up and wanted to resign .

Of course, the result was that the emperor persuaded him to stay, and Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong insisted on resigning.

In the end, Li Shimin had no choice but to agree with Qin Qiong to disarm and return to the fields, and handed over the military power in his hands.And it was directly handed over to Li Tai.

However, Qin Qiong's title of duke of Yiguo is still preserved, and his salary is also quite a lot.As for Cheng Yaojin, of course he was scolded if he failed to resign.

"These old guys, their acting skills are really not average. It seems that they should be given a little golden man each." Li Chengqian complained secretly in his heart.

At this time, Changsun Wuji came out of the squad and said: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent message from Yumen Pass from [-] miles away. Now the Tubo and Western Turkic coalition forces are approaching the pass."

"Even if he doesn't come, I'm going to send troops to attack. Now that my 20 soldiers from the Tang Dynasty have assembled, we can build Yumen Pass today." Li Shimin said.

Although the news that Li Chengqian was in charge of the expedition this time was not officially announced.But it is already a secret that no one knows.

So Li Chengqian stood up and said: "Father, you can hand over the 20 horses to my son. My son promises that the enemy will come down wherever he goes."

Empress Li Shimin nodded, and said, "This time the conquest of Tubo and Western Turks, the crown prince will command 20 troops as the commander of the three armies."

"The Duke of Wei, Li Jing, supervised the army for me, and the British Duke, Xu Maogong, served as the military advisor. The Duke of Lu, Cheng Yaojin, and the Duke of E, Chi Gong, served with the Chinese army."

"As for the pioneer officials of Zhengyin and the food supervisors in the front, they are all appointed by His Royal Highness. After the appointment, they can be reported to the Ministry of War for record."

After everyone stood up and gave a sigh, they accepted the imperial edict.But Li Chengqian said: "My son watches the sky at night, three days later it will be auspicious and it is advisable to send troops."

"So my son is going to sacrifice the flag and go out in three days. I don't know what the father wants."

"Okay, then we will send troops to Yumenguan in three days. But the three armies will go ahead without using food and grass. I wonder how your three armies have prepared the food and grass?" Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian.

"Royal father, you are a little out of character. This minister was born and died for the sake of the Tang Dynasty and for the royal father. Could it be that the expenses of the three armies have to be paid by the minister himself?" Li Chengqian said with a mournful face.

"The national treasury is empty now, but I have prepared some food and grass for you. The Ministry of Households will deliver it to you in two days. As for the missing part, it depends on you." Li Shimin said.

As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, he saw Li Chengqian standing there shaking for three times.And said to Li Shimin: "Father, my son suddenly feels unwell."

"If I'm not mistaken, it should be a relapse of the old disease, so I'm afraid I can't share my father's worries. The commanders of the three armies ask the father to be smart."

After Li Chengqian finished speaking, he staggered towards the outside of the Tai Chi Hall.He didn't care at all, Wen Manchao Wenwu's surprised expression.

"Listen to me, boy, as long as you have breath, the Marshal of the Three Armies is yours. Even if you are lifted, I will have someone carry you to Yumen Pass." Li Shimin said through gritted teeth.

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"In the morning, he was so lively that he said he was going to lead the army, why did he suddenly get sick when he came back?" Cheng Chuhuan asked Su Wan in puzzlement.

"Who knows what he's up to, but I can be sure that he is pretending to be sick." Su Wan said to Cheng Chuhuan with a smile.

"No way, why is he pretending to be sick now that the army is about to be dispatched?" Cheng Chuhuan said in disbelief.

"Actually, it's very easy to know if he's pretending to be ill. As long as the two sisters try to seduce him, with his concentration, he will definitely reveal the truth." Wu Meiniang said casually while stroking Xue'er in her hand.

"Why don't you try to seduce him? I think you should be more attractive to him." Li Zhenying said to Wu Meiniang after curling her lips.

"Whether you want to go or not, what does it have to do with Miss Ben?" After Wu Meiniang finished speaking, she turned and left Yiqiu Palace with her kitten in her arms.

Seeing the back of Wu Meiniang leaving, Cheng Chuhuan smiled at Li Zhenying.

"You're not really going to listen to her bad ideas, are you?" Li Zhenying looked at Cheng Chuhuan in disbelief and said.

(End of this chapter)